Photographer's Note

In the note to one of his recent uploads macjake wrote:What personal photo collection is complete without a shot of the Eiffel Tower?
I do have already a shot of Eiffel Tower in my collection but the one standing in Las Vegas (click here) but I am not sure if it counts, therefore here you are: the photo which completes my collection...

The Eiffel Tower is an 1889 iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tallest building in Paris, it is the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.
The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. It was the tallest man-made structure in the world from its completion until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct.

Indeed this is the icon of France, the Eifel tower.
Splendid taken through your used a tripod.
I like the enlightenment of the tower against the light dark sky.
Composition and presentation are nice for look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Hi Mariusz!
Classical view but always welcome, specially when the picture has excellent quality like this one!
Special regards to the exposure, colors, sharpness, pp and contrasts!
TFS - congrats,
Best regards,
Neyvan

Hi Mariusz
a classic but always beautiful image. Your POV is wonderful: you are able to insert in the photo even a part of reflection. Beautiful lit tower which contrasts well with the sky. I really like the skyline lit up at bottom.
I wish you a good evening
Letizia

Ciao dear Mariusz,
fantastic image of the Eiffel Tower, one of the most beautiful photos that I have seen, captured in the marvelous blue hour of Paris. Unbelievable the perfection of this photo, with an excellent management of the light such to be been able to also admire the horizon of the city. Congratulations!
Ciao have a nice day!
Paolo

Hi Mariusz
thanks for the plug, i owe you one :)
you achieved greatness on this photo shoot.
the contrast of the soft blue light and bright orange/yellows of the tower are so strikingly beautiful.
It just goes to show that we don't have to follow the rule of thirds all the time, as the tower is placed straight down the middle. and it enhances the water/reflections, along with the traffic too.

I like to scroll down the photo slowly, its fun....start so that the top of the tower is the only visalbe part, then start scrolling down - when you reach the different levels of the tower, you can look at it and say...'thats a photo too', and keep going down to the second level...etc.
great shot here my friend
Cheers
craig

Hello Mariusz, it's been a long time.
This is a very sophisticated photo of Icon of France. Light balance of the sky and the Eiffel Tower is exquisite. Streetlights like stars are also very nice. i like this shot so much.
Best wishes, Hisashi

Hi Mariusz
I think I have one in my gallery too... A good classinca view using the blue hour conditions to get these nice contrasts, wondering if you should have kept this uncomplete reflection at the bottom
Have a nice day JY

Witaz Mariusz,
the landmark of Paris floodlight! Great the symmetrical sight of the tower with the vertical format and the yellow lights to make it even more taller.The existence of the reflection completes the scene.Well done.

Hi Mariusz,
A beautiful postcard of Paris, which you have caught skillfully in a great moment of light.
I like the depth of the image and the perspective that you offer us in this capture at the blue hour, with the Eiffel Tower beautifully illuminated, and which its contrast with the sky is fantastic and gives a great beauty to the image.
Is an excellent work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

You can be proud of this shot, for sure!
Of course this monument is most "abused" (if I can use that word in this contest) but when it's captured with such mastery it's always a new and afresh sight. The lights and colours are splendid here and so is the reflection. And from this pov what makes the image very appealing is the perfect symmetry.
Very, very fine!
TFS,
Donato

Good evening Mariusz,
Saturation gives a completely bright image of this iron old woman. The colors, the blue hour, the reflection, there are all the ingredients of a superb photograph. congratulations.
Have a good evening
Cordially
Joël

Hello Mariusz,
You have captured this famous construction in the quite fresh and completely artistic manner. This nicely illuminated tower looks like it is made of gold in your picture. Perfectly good blue-hour capture!
Best regards,
Sergiy

The POV well selcetd give a very plesanat impression of symetry. Beautuful blue hour with a perfect managment of light. the dored or coloured light arise very well in the composition. beautiful dored reflections too.
Best regards,
Roger

Maybe, the most impressive photo of the Eiffel tower, I have ever seen, incredible quality and definition! Perfectly balanced framing and composition, perfect timing for the "blue" hour, perfect light management and wonderful colours!

Hi M,
A classic post card from the romantic Paris, I was here a little latter in the night and the sky was already too dark for a nice blue hour shot, this is much better light. Perfectly balanced and symetrical composition the exposure is just right to capture the intense color yet the sharpenss and texture still very good. A classic.
Way

Hi Mariusz.
A beautiful composition of this famous icon, but no less enjoyable to watch.
Magnified image with superb lighting and sharpness, the colors are very attractive, highlighting the golden tower on that beautiful blue sky.
Have a nice weekend. Best regards.
Luis.

Very attractive shot of this well-known icon. I am really impressed by the sharpness and depth of this pciture. You could see every little detail of the building behind the Eiffel tower. Very attactive colours. TFS and have a nice weekend!

Hi Mariusz, how are you? I'm back from my travels :( complete with the Irish influenza ;) You know the weather! Craig is right about the Eiffel Tower and this is a wonderful interpretation of this world icon. I love your Blue Hour shots, and in combination with a structure of such beauty the photo is absolutely awesome. Perfectly exposed, good sharpness and great reflections. TFS and I'm sorry we didn't get time to catch up in Ireland. Have a good weekend, Lisa

What can be said to this, but WOW! That is a stunning image, and the long exposure of the traffic tails is a magical addition. Sadly, I dont yet have an Eiffel Tower in my own collection, but perhaps someday I can capture one half as good as this.
Thanks for sharing
Noel

Hello dear Mariusz and have a nice time
and a happy Sunday
amazing photo with the eiffel tower
perfectly executed I love the vivid
and impressive colors the reflection
on the surface of the water and the lights
adding beauty to the whole scenery
greetings
regards
Costantino